Overview:Compaq's network adapters maximize data throughput resulting in superior speeds for your network. Capitalize on features that guarantee easy installation migration and interoperability. Get this - and more - from Compaq the company with the most expertise in networking in the market today. The NC6136 is a second-generation Gigabit server adapter for fiber-optic environments. It offers superior performance while also supporting advanced server features such as PCI Hot Plug Network Fault Tolerance Transmit Load Balancing and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing.